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Mike Thompson

@appsecbloke.com
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Information security leader, vendor adversary, occasionally opinionated. Shitposts, memes, music and thoughts on the state of the place. linktr.ee/appsecbloke | soundcloud.com/michael-thompson-708…

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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 29/09/2026
Anthropic is effectively telling investors: AI may transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialisation, electricity or the Internet... ... while simultaneously warning them that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” Jeeez, decisions, decisions!
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 24/09/2026
The OpenAI agent(s) exceeded an inadequately enforced authorisation boundary. Again. Thanks for reading.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 20/09/2026
nypost.com/2026/09/19/u...
nypost.com
OpenAI and Anthropic oversold AI security breaches to pressure feds into protecting turf: insiders
OpenAI and Anthropic hyped “rogue AI” security breaches to pressure Washington into a regulatory partnership that would cement their industry dominance, tech insiders told The Post &#82…
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 31/07/2026
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Javvad Malik @j4vv4d.com · 30/06/2026
Thought-provoking post... does anyone know what a vulnerability even is anymore? research.empiricalsecurity.com/rese…
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 15/06/2026
Well, looks like Keir has just reinvented the cybercafe industry, except this time they'll be in vape shops.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 15/06/2026
Yeah, best of luck. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 12/06/2026
Common sense from @ciaranm.bsky.social. Problem is, where's all the common sense when you need it most? www.thetimes.com/article/e895...
thetimes.com
If ministers fear X fuels disorder, they should stop using it
The government voices concern about the social media platform spreading hate but has hundreds of accounts that help make it a success
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 21/05/2026
New Enid Blyton book sounds shite.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 13/05/2026
I may have lobbied for this long overdue update of archaic legislation. Now, lawmakers - make it so. therecord.media/uk-moves-to-...
therecord.media
UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul
The proposed reforms, outlined in briefing documents published alongside the King’s Speech opening a new parliamentary session, would update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 as part of a broader national ...
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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Stunningly good on Claude mythos and the long term technical debt of the internet finally being called in
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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This paper represents a small but deeply impressive and genuinely important achievement by the much maligned British state in what is probably the most important global issue of our era. Hear me out ( 🧵) 1/ www.aisi.gov.uk/blog/our-eva...
aisi.gov.uk
Our evaluation of Claude Mythos Preview’s cyber capabilities | AISI Work
We conducted cyber evaluations of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview and found continued improvement in capture-the-flag (CTF) challenges and significant improvement on multi-step cyber-attack simulati...
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 05/04/2026
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Gabby HC @scriblit.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Liz Truss waiting patiently by her phone for Reform to ring, not realising it's actually a penguin biscuit
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 16/01/2026
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 07/01/2026
So, is the site formerly known as Twitter now to be known as 12chan?
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 28/12/2025
Hmmm, @wired.com here, taking my security seriously™. It would have been nice to hear about this from them, or at least Condé Nast. Alas...
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 24/12/2025
Santa here, just delivering a huge sack of IT jobs.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 17/12/2025
IYKYK
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BSides London @bsideslondon.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We've managed to release some more general admission tickets for #BSidesLDN2025 this Saturday (13 Dec). Please only snaggle one if you can be with us on Saturday! bit.ly/BSidesLDN202... #Security #BSides #London
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 06/12/2025
Only a UK protestor would throw apple crumble and custard at something. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 04/12/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 20/11/2025
RIP Mani. Terrible news.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 16/11/2025
Blue Sunday, or something like that. Anyway, my reconstruction of a truly original dancefloor banger. www.mixcloud.com/appsecbloke/...
mixcloud.com
Blue Monday
A reconstruction of the 1983 classic by New Order, using vocal, choir and 'whoosh' samples from the original single, and the following instruments: Arturia Mini V4 Arturia Prophet-5 V Arturia Solina ...
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 16/11/2025
Blue Sunday, or something like that. Anyway, my reconstruction of a truly original dancefloor banger. www.mixcloud.com/appsecbloke/...
mixcloud.com
Blue Monday
A reconstruction of the 1983 classic by New Order, using vocal, choir and 'whoosh' samples from the original single, and the following instruments: Arturia Mini V4 Arturia Prophet-5 V Arturia Solina ...
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 10/11/2025
Love this. ❄️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Canadian Premier League final: Atletico Ottawa's 'icicle kick' lights up blizzard-hit final
Atletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an
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NewsThump @newsthump.com · 09/11/2025
NEWS! BBC appoints Big Sam to shore things up until the end of the season newsthump.com/2025/11/09/b...
newsthump.com
BBC appoints Big Sam to shore things up until the end of the season
Sam Allardyce has been spotted outside BBC headquarters, as rumours swirl that he’ll be brought in to steady the ship until the end of the season.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 04/11/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 31/10/2025
Truth.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 31/10/2025
The asshole formerly known as Prince.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 23/10/2025
RIP, Dave Ball. One of my musical heroes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball dies, aged 66
The musician, best known for Tainted Love and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, died in his sleep at home.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 22/10/2025
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Lisa Forte @lisaforte.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 04/10/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 01/10/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Why burnout is a growing problem in cybersecurity
Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 30/09/2025
At this rate, the Online 'Safety' Act will reduce the UK to just one available image or GIF. www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/20...
media.tenor.com
a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 26/09/2025
Quite. Labour are effectively chauffeuring Reform into power.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 25/09/2025
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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Raptcha: select all boxes with people ascending to Heaven
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Lukasz Olejnik @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
They also likely used a computer.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 23/09/2025
Eeeee this brings back memories of when the TalkTalk attack of 2015 was carried out by "Russia-backed cyber jihadists". Except that it wasn't.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 08/09/2025
Anyone an @owasp.org member and has successfully renewed their membership this year? How?
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 03/09/2025
I mean, the biggested car parking scams are operated legally. Just sayin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Parking fines: How to protect yourself from common scams
Four simple tips to make sure you don't fall victim to fake texts or payment demands from BBC expert Nick Stapleton.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 03/09/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 01/09/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 29/08/2025
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 27/08/2025
Courtesy of Humans of Techno.
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 26/08/2025
"A party that truly belongs to all of us..." So long as you're on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Would be more appropriate if "Your Party" stopped supporting toxic platforms and helped promote the likes of Bluesky and Mastodon. cc @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social
"To promote our founding process, Your Party has opened up social media accounts. Please follow and share us at @thisisyourparty on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook."
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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 21/08/2025
Noah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April.
bleepingcomputer.com
Scattered Spider hacker gets sentenced to 10 years in prison
Noah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April.
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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 19/08/2025
ICYMI soundcloud.com/michael-thom...
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